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M203 VMB

1994 Land Rover Defender

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

129,019 mi
Last recorded129,019 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 1994 Land Rover Defender120,267 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM203 VMB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2018 129,019 miles

Central Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by centre cross member (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inside tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inside tie bar mounting (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis top elevation by centre cross member (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded top spring mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting both sides of vehicle (6.6.6)

Front tyres perished

Offside centre body mount tube corroded

clutch anti slip missing

Pass 10 Apr 2017 127,243 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

clutch pedal anti slip device missing

rear UJ on rear propshaft worn

Pass 5 Apr 2016 125,565 miles

Front tyres slightly perished

clutch pedal anti slip missing

rear cross member corroded outside of prescribed areas

service brake efficiency only just met, rear brakes could improve with service

Fail 14 Mar 2016 125,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis by outrigger (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Wheel stud hole elongated incorrect wheel nut fitted (4.2.A.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres slightly perished

Rear cross member corroded outside of prescribed areas

clutch pedal anti slip missing

Pass 26 Feb 2015 124,093 miles

front brake pads friction surfaces almost contact each other, as lip has been created outside of outer edge of disc

rear propshaft rear uj worn

wipers do not work on fast speed

Fail 24 Feb 2015 124,093 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake pads friction surfaces almost contact each other, as lip has been created outside of outer edge of disc

rear propshaft rear uj worn

wipers do not work on fast speed

Pass 6 Mar 2014 122,750 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 122,749 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

clutch pedal sticks down on occasions

Pass 9 Mar 2013 120,922 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 120,921 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 115,310 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 112,346 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside drag link ball joint gaiter insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2011 112,346 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside wiper blades split

offside drag link ball joint gaiter insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2010 110,765 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front,offside rear and nearside rear tyres are slightly cracking

Fail 18 Feb 2009 104,355 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

looks as if nsf tyre touches suspension, clear at time of test

rear prop shaft, front joint play , recommend replacement

Pass 18 Feb 2009 104,355 miles

Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

looks as if nsf tyre touches suspension, clear at time of test

rear prop shaft, front joint play , recommend replacement

Pass 15 Feb 2008 96,358 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2008 96,229 miles

Centre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2007 90,186 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 90,186 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Propshaft component defective

corrosion on rear panel near toe bar

Pass 14 Feb 2006 84,548 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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M203 VMB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1994 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 120,267 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M203 VMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 32 years old, this Land Rover Defender is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M203 VMB is a 1994 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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